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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Hannah Porter

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We were excited for this release, we couldn’t wait to start reading it. We were new to this author, Art Blegen, but the little ones and I really enjoyed reading about the different adventures that Kris goes on. Just like the other ones they are chapter books that are quick, fun, and easy to read. We read ours during our reading time, took us like three days ( but probably will take less time for you. We read a certain amount each day) 😀 only about 14 chapters in all. Art Blegen storytelling is super creative and amazingly captivating. In this one Kris visits her Uncle Buddy at his ranch. Where she learns new talents, and goes on an adventure where she meets new friends and new dangers.
We Cannot wait until the next book Kris and the Astronauts is released!!

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loris opens up his heart by Dagmara Sitek was a precious, meaningful, heartwarming, important children’s story. The story focuses on Loris, who is a foster child, who doesn’t want to open up to his new family because he doesn’t feel like he belongs even though they invite him to participate and include him in their fun. It’s not until his foster brother is having trouble finishing a race to raise money for a sick young girls treatment that he uncovers himself, opens up his heart, and finishes the race for everyone. This is definitely an emotional story and could also potentially be a triggering one, but it shows the importance of acceptance, forgiveness, and new beginnings. The illustrations throughout the book were wonderfully done as well. There were a few instances that the dialogue sounded disjointed as if maybe the authors first language was something other than English, but it wasn’t a big deal. Wonderful book.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom. This is my favorite children’s author and my 6 year old nephew loves when I buy these books and read them to him. This one is all about boo boos and when you have a son, grandson, nephew or brother we all know how boys always have boo boos. This book is about a young boy who scrapes his knee so he needs a bandage. The bandage has to stay on to keep all the bad bacteria out. This author has the magical ability to teach a science lesson in her stories without you even realizing it. They are magical. Teaching us each phase our body goes thru in healing is just wonderful for little minds. Do yourself a favor and pick up this great story for young kids today!

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Not So Little Things Audio Book by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Not So Little ThingsNot So Little Things by Kyle Ann Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not So Little Things Audio Book by Kyle Ann Robertson. This is a great story about a 33 year old woman named Tina whose mother shows up at her door telling her she is dying. This is the same mother that left Tina not long after her father died leaving her with an Aunt. Tina was 9 at the time and has years of resentment built up towards her mom. How is she supposed to take care of her now. Tina and one of her best friends make miniature rooms and they do very well at it so when handsome Jake hires them to make them for his B&B Tina is smitten. Jake gives her the confidence she’s always needed and she begins to dig into her family more and realizes with uncertainty that she is not the person she thought she was. No one in her family is who she thought they were! Will Tina be able to figure out this crazy mystery surrounding her family and will she be able to live with the answers? Will she and Jake be able to make their relationship work and what will become of Tina’s mom? Such a good family drama with all the good stuff!

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Whisper Hymer

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Cafe is a quick read with your kids before bed. Written by James Williamson and illustrated by Ayesha Masood. This book is a great way to introduce animals and food choices while also featuring a lot of kids favorite sandwich – the amazing peanut butter and jelly! The silly story and bright pictures are sure to delight young readers. Grab your copy and your little, snuggle in, and enjoy!

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I always love getting to read books by this author, she always does such a great job writing stories that children will enjoy. She always writes her stories in a way that kids learn new and fun facts, but in a way that is fun and engaging. We have a kiddo who gets a scrap on his knee and he loves playing with his toy soldiers, so soldiers become the metaphor for his injury healing. Kids will enjoy the writing style and the illustrations are definite going to be a great way to keep kiddos focused and excited to learn and see how things turn. As always from this author, another fan favorite story.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was an absolutely adorable children’s book. It had the cutest illustrations and I love how the story is told in rhyme. It’s definitely the type of book to keep younger children engaged and focused as they follow James the monkey, who is delivering lunch to the different animals in the zoo. It’s very cute how the different animals enjoy the meal and some of the extras that are added in for the different animals so they will enjoy it! This will be a story younger children will delight in reading again and again. I look forward to seeing more work from the author.

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Julie Johnson

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed reading these adventures of Kris! She’s a pretty cool young lady who has a very vivid imagination. When her uncle won’t let her go on a cattle drive, she imagines one! What a fun adventure she has involving a mountain lion, a rustler, and more.

This book is geared towards readers 6-10 years of age but I truly believe that any age group can have an appreciation for this fun adventure story!

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Emily H

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

James, the monkey butler, shows how all the animals eat his PB&J sandwiches. Vibrant colors help add to the story throughout. I think children will be delighted to read this one and would be a fun picnic book to read with a PB&J.

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Kris & The Cowboys is Book 3 in The Adventures of Kris series full of fun and adventure at every corner. This story chapter book is for ages 6-10 and perfect for any beginner reader who is ready to start reading chapter books….or even for the young at heart to enjoy.

As we follow Kris, who is at a ranch with her father and great uncle….Kris wants to learn how to ride a horse. Of course her great uncle is ready to teach Kris each step as it is learning process from the saddle, reins and even how to get on a horse properly. Kris is anxious to accompany her great uncle on her first cattle drive, but she has much to learn and must stay at the ranch. When a cow names Patches goes missing, it is up to Kris to be brave and try and help find the missing cow.

Saddle up for an adventure Kris is with her horse, Apples, and on the way to help find a missing cow meeting new friends, find friendships that help her in dangerous situations and being brave when a flood hits the encampment area. Will Kris be able to rescue Patches…definitely read and find out.

This is a fun book and I really enjoy every story so far in this series and already looking forward to more. I love being pulled into an adventure of this story

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a nicely illustrated book with historical side notes about items in the book. There is also scientific side notes about how the body heals. The story is written in a poetic rhythm and this helps keep the reader interested. It’s a cute story that young readers will enjoy!

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Shannen Kern

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our whole family absolutely adored this book! We have read it several times already because my kids have requested it repeatedly. The illustrations are just beautiful and really add more fun to the story. Even though my kiddos are 8 and 12, we all bopped along to the rhyming rhythms as they are super catchy! We giggled the whole way through (repeatedly) which always makes story time fun. I highly recommend picking this up for any young ones in your life whether that’s at home, school, or a daycare. Everyone will definitely have a blast! I can’t wait to see more fun from this author.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Shannen Kern

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third installment of The Adventures of Kris series, and what a grand adventure it has been! This has been a really cool series so far, and both of my kids have loved it. The amount of creativity and imagination here is truly inspiring. It creates so much fun while you read, especially if you’re reading with kiddos. Kris is such an amazing character who has strong morals and values. I loved getting to read about horses, the Sioux tribe, and a flood because the author wove everything together so naturally. I know this book is aimed toward a younger crowd, but I enjoyed it so much! The characters feel very well developed for a children’s book which was refreshing. I’m excited to see what’s next!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This may be my favorite of the Kris stories so far. This time Kris goes to visit her uncle on a ranch. While there she learns how to ride a horse and be a real cowgirl. She is sad that she doesn’t get to go on the cattle drive with her uncle but she immerses herself in her books and learns about horses and even Indians, until her uncle returns. I just love how these stories involve a young (ish) kid that loves reading and uses their imagination. It shows how books can take you all sorts of places at any age. These are great stories for read aloud time or for kids (maybe age 6-10) that are just starting to read chapter books. There’s a few illustrations spread throughout the book which I also love. Definitely recommend these stories

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Not So Little Things Audio Book by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Tina Edwards is my kind of person. She loves building fairy houses, just like her father did. When her father passed away, Tina’s mother took off. Leaving her with her aunt. Now that Tina is grown and running her own miniature room business. Things she once knew are changing, the secrets are coming out and everything she once knew is no longer. While at the same time she is working on rooms for an old Victorian home. The author of this story has a great way of writing stories. They captured my interest in chapter 1 and kept me listening to the end. So much going on in this story and yet kept my interest. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. Her stories are well written.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mr Bonbon owns a sweet shop and sometimes he runs tours so that people can come and see how his candy is made, however, along with the old women come is a young girl called Annabelle and Annabelle always stole sweets, but Mr Bonbon couldn’t catch her.

One day, Mr Bonbon was up bright and early and had a plan to catch Annabelle, he would make a giant marshmallow rabbit and place it somewhere easy to see and steal.

Will Mr Bonbon’s plan work and catch Annabelle, or will her crafty personality get her out of trouble again? This is a short story which talks about perseverance, morals and candy with a twist on an old classic which children and adults alike will enjoy.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Deborah Joseph

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom is a wonderful book. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is great for kids. It helps teach kids to keep calm, clean the cut, and let a parent put a bandage on it when you get hurt. As a mom of 2 kiddos who love being rough and always getting hurt, this book helped show my kids that it is not only ok when they get hurt, but also the importance of keeping it clean and covered, in a fun creative way.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom is a wonderful author of children’s books. This book is just one of many that I have read and they all draw you in and take you to the depths of your imagination. Not to mention the amazing illustrations that help tell the story. You cannot go wrong with The Marshmallow Rabbit or even with any book by Lois Wickstrom.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My household is always beyond excited when I bring a book home by this author. I never skip their work as I have come to love every single one of their books! The illustrations were absolutely gorgeous and incredibly eye-catching. I thought the story was of perfect length as well as a lovely blend of fun and lightheartedness. Many books by this author contain a life lesson or two, and I think this one came across lovely. Don’t take anything too seriously! This is a read that is sure to give everyone around you the giggles. I highly recommend picking this up for your home or your classroom where various activities can be woven in.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute little story. As we follow Mr. Bonbon’s struggle with Annabelle stealing his candy. He came up with a really interesting concept for catching her and stopping her from stealing. It was so cute to watch how Annabelle out smarted him in the end, as she proved to be a very resilient girl. I think many kids would enjoy this book and highly recommend it to any parent for their child.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Trish Ann

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute book. It provides an easy to understand take on what happens when you get a scrape. It’s definitely kid friendly for the demographic intended. I could see students I work with being engaged in this book. It is well thought out.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom did it again with another cute childrens book. The one was geared for 5 to 8 year olds. The world building was great. I love the illustrations and how it follows the story. The pictures had bright colors.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As usual, this book was an entertaining and fun story that kids can relate to so easily. This book felt much more topical that the others thanks to my son’s recent discovery of climbing (and falling). Bandages have become a regular staple in our household and this book made it all seem so much more exciting than it otherwise would have been.
The illustrations in the book were incredible and we all loved looking at each and every one of them. They really brought the story to life and had is returning to it time and again. This book, and this author, is fantastic and a book that is definitely worth reading.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marshmallow Rabbit is a cute and entertaining story about a mischievous little girl named Annabelle who loves candy. Whenever Mr. Bonbon has a tour of his candy factory Annabelle is there. She looks innocent because she wears little dresses and frilly little socks and looks sweet and innocent. However, on every tour she takes candy from the factory. Annabelle started out taking just a little treat but as she became bolder, she started taking bigger candy. Mr. Bonbon knows that Annabelle is stealing candy and is determined to stop her from stealing anymore candy from his factory. Annabelle seems to be able to outsmart him each time so he decides to teach her a lesson and creates a giant sticky marshmallow rabbit that he knows she will not be able to resist. Will she fall for the bait? Will she learn a lesson at all, or will she outsmart Mr. Bonbon again? This was a cute story, but I feel as though the book might have ended a little bit too soon and that the lesson in this book might be overlooked by the age group that it was intended for. Annabelle ends up getting away with stealing and does not seem to learn that her behavior is wrong. Overall, this was a good book with beautiful bright illustrations and a cute and engaging story line.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Deborah Joseph

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mealtime at the Zoo by James Williamson is such a cute story. My girls love PB&J sandwiches; this was a great way to interact (and relate) with the story and see others enjoying their favorite sandwich. The illustrations are so beautiful and the story is just perfect! This story is good for any PB&J lover kiddos who also love animals.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read for any child, the main storyline was catchy and short for the younger readers to keep interested, and then there’s science facts throughout it explaining what’s happening under a bandage when you get hurt. These were great for a kid like mine (7) who’s really into science stuff right now. Would definitely recommend this book. Great for homeschooling as well.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Sarah King

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Williamson is a first-time author in my house but will definitely be a repeat. My niece and nephew loved reading a story about two of their favorite things – animals and food, especially peanut butter and jelly. I would absolutely recommend this book to others.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sarah King

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My band- aid obsessed neice couldn’t wait for us to read this book. While there might not be something going on under each of her many band-aids, she was excited to learn what happened when there was really a real boo boo as she put it. Wickstrom did an amazing job of balancing the information in a way that could engage with both the older kids and the younger teaching them the healing process in a way that would relate to their understanding. Between the writing and the illustrations, I would absolutely recommend this book.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom
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What’s happening under the bandage?
Mom makes him wear a bandage when he skins his knee. She says “no peeking.” What’s going on under there? It’s a war. His soldiers against the bad bacteria. After the bad bacteria are dead, it’s time to rebuild. Now, the construction crews come in.
It takes lots of work to grow new skin.

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Alicia Furlan

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What another fun read from Art Blegen. Kris and her dad travel to his Uncle Buddy’s farm. Disappointed that she isn’t able to join him on the upcoming cattle drive, Kris imagines her own adventure with Buddy, her horse Apples, and the little cow Patches. From an encounter with Indians to a dangerous flood this book, like previous ones with Kris, are full of adventure.

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